Inspired by warriors of the past brought forth to the present, the Totem collection by
Emiliano Vitale portrays a raw, male sensuality. The hair inspires an individual direction
and strength, yet also showcases the underlying infl uence of classic 1950s men’s styles.Assured: This ponytail can
be worn in a feminine
way, yet maintain a real
and raw warrior-like
masculinity. The hair
was prepped with
mousse before dried and 
tied into a ponytail.
Using a dry shampoo,
ponytail was slightly
deconstructed, allowing
the hair to find its
own place.
Inspired by warriors of the past brought forth to the present, the Totem collection by Emiliano Vitale portrays a raw, male sensuality. The hair inspires an individual direction and strength, yet also showcases the underlying infl uence of classic 1950s men’s styles.Assured: This ponytail can be worn in a feminine way, yet maintain a real and raw warrior-like masculinity. The hair was prepped with mousse before dried and tied into a ponytail. Using a dry shampoo, ponytail was slightly deconstructed, allowing the hair to find its own place.
Caesar
Caesar
Model Warrior: This look has
a machismo street feel reminiscent
of the 1950s. The hair was
parted at the temple, and brushed
back with a wet gel. The remaining
hair was cornrow braided and
tied. Then, using dry shampoo,
the braid was slowly opened up
from the back to the front.
Model Warrior: This look has a machismo street feel reminiscent of the 1950s. The hair was parted at the temple, and brushed back with a wet gel. The remaining hair was cornrow braided and tied. Then, using dry shampoo, the braid was slowly opened up from the back to the front.
Native: Inspired by the
fields of Asia, this shape
has many twists and
turns, while embracing traditional warrior’s braid.
Split into four sections,
the front was braided the back a fishtail braid
and an inverted chignon
was created on the crown,
before sweeping the sides
into the crown to finish.
Native: Inspired by the fields of Asia, this shape has many twists and turns, while embracing traditional warrior’s braid. Split into four sections, the front was braided the back a fishtail braid and an inverted chignon was created on the crown, before sweeping the sides into the crown to finish.
Roman: It is a classic short graduation
creating a sense of mystery. Beautifully
finished and lightly textured ends give it a
battle-weary look.
Roman: It is a classic short graduation creating a sense of mystery. Beautifully finished and lightly textured ends give it a battle-weary look.
Thunder Dome:
A fusion of the strength
of Mad Max and the
sensuality of the Fonz,
this style has fingerdepth
layering
through the sides
and back, and a
textured top.
Thunder Dome: A fusion of the strength of Mad Max and the sensuality of the Fonz, this style has fingerdepth layering through the sides and back, and a textured top.
Ultimate Warrior:
This timeless look is the
cornerstone of the Totem
collection. It combines
the influence of
past warriors
yet maintains
relevance today.
precise shear-overcomb
is taken past
curve of the head
push the naturally
curly texture into
a new form of
the quiff.
Hair: Emiliano Vitale
Photography: Paul Scala
Make-up: Luana Vitale
Styling: Peta-Marie Rixon
Salon: é Salon
Ultimate Warrior: This timeless look is the cornerstone of the Totem collection. It combines the influence of past warriors yet maintains relevance today. precise shear-overcomb is taken past curve of the head push the naturally curly texture into a new form of the quiff. Hair: Emiliano Vitale Photography: Paul Scala Make-up: Luana Vitale Styling: Peta-Marie Rixon Salon: é Salon
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Inspired by warriors of the past brought forth to the present, the Totem collection by
Emiliano Vitale portrays a raw, male sensuality. The hair inspires an individual direction
and strength, yet also showcases the underlying infl uence of classic 1950s men’s styles.Assured: This ponytail can
be worn in a feminine
way, yet maintain a real
and raw warrior-like
masculinity. The hair
was prepped with
mousse before dried and 
tied into a ponytail.
Using a dry shampoo,
ponytail was slightly
deconstructed, allowing
the hair to find its
own place.
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Inspired by warriors of the past brought forth to the present, the Totem collection by Emiliano Vitale portrays a raw, male sensuality. The hair inspires an individual direction and strength, yet also showcases the underlying infl uence of classic 1950s men’s styles.Assured: This ponytail can be worn in a feminine way, yet maintain a real and raw warrior-like masculinity. The hair was prepped with mousse before dried and tied into a ponytail. Using a dry shampoo, ponytail was slightly deconstructed, allowing the hair to find its own place.
Caesar
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Caesar
Model Warrior: This look has
a machismo street feel reminiscent
of the 1950s. The hair was
parted at the temple, and brushed
back with a wet gel. The remaining
hair was cornrow braided and
tied. Then, using dry shampoo,
the braid was slowly opened up
from the back to the front.
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Model Warrior: This look has a machismo street feel reminiscent of the 1950s. The hair was parted at the temple, and brushed back with a wet gel. The remaining hair was cornrow braided and tied. Then, using dry shampoo, the braid was slowly opened up from the back to the front.
Native: Inspired by the
fields of Asia, this shape
has many twists and
turns, while embracing traditional warrior’s braid.
Split into four sections,
the front was braided the back a fishtail braid
and an inverted chignon
was created on the crown,
before sweeping the sides
into the crown to finish.
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Native: Inspired by the fields of Asia, this shape has many twists and turns, while embracing traditional warrior’s braid. Split into four sections, the front was braided the back a fishtail braid and an inverted chignon was created on the crown, before sweeping the sides into the crown to finish.
Roman: It is a classic short graduation
creating a sense of mystery. Beautifully
finished and lightly textured ends give it a
battle-weary look.
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Roman: It is a classic short graduation creating a sense of mystery. Beautifully finished and lightly textured ends give it a battle-weary look.
Thunder Dome:
A fusion of the strength
of Mad Max and the
sensuality of the Fonz,
this style has fingerdepth
layering
through the sides
and back, and a
textured top.
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Thunder Dome: A fusion of the strength of Mad Max and the sensuality of the Fonz, this style has fingerdepth layering through the sides and back, and a textured top.
Ultimate Warrior:
This timeless look is the
cornerstone of the Totem
collection. It combines
the influence of
past warriors
yet maintains
relevance today.
precise shear-overcomb
is taken past
curve of the head
push the naturally
curly texture into
a new form of
the quiff.
Hair: Emiliano Vitale
Photography: Paul Scala
Make-up: Luana Vitale
Styling: Peta-Marie Rixon
Salon: é Salon
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Ultimate Warrior: This timeless look is the cornerstone of the Totem collection. It combines the influence of past warriors yet maintains relevance today. precise shear-overcomb is taken past curve of the head push the naturally curly texture into a new form of the quiff. Hair: Emiliano Vitale Photography: Paul Scala Make-up: Luana Vitale Styling: Peta-Marie Rixon Salon: é Salon

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